2026 Quilt Retreats for Individuals!

Taylor Smith
Aug 1, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Jan 28

Want to come on a retreat at Camellia Palms but you don't have a group to come with?

(If you do have a group, start here instead!) We have some incredible retreats in 2026 for you! Come, make new friends, sew your own projects, and even learn new skills!

Please note: Retreat spaces fill very quickly, and each retreat is slightly different in terms of offerings, policies, and pricing! Please let us know if you have questions and we are happy to help!

This page is updated throughout the year with our open sew, instructor-led & individuals' retreats!

Sewing retreat flyer with hearts, February 12-15, 2026. Includes meals, shared rooms, prizes, and charity sewing project, $500/person.

❤️ Stitching from the Heart: Open Sew Retreat

February 12–15, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama

Celebrate love, friendship, and creativity at our Stitching from the Heart retreat! Spend Valentine’s week doing what you love most—sewing! You’ll have time for your own projects, plus an optional charity project making pillowcases for donation. We’ll provide fabric and supplies for those who want to join in giving back.

What’s Included:

💕 Meals provided daily
🛏️ Shared room accommodations
🎁 Swag, prizes, and treats
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew time

Retreat Details:

Check-in: 2:00 PM, February 12
Check-out: 10:00 AM, February 15
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)

Why You’ll Love It:

Sew surrounded by kindness and creativity
Join in an optional charitable project for a great cause
Connect with new quilting friends who share your passion
Celebrate Valentine’s in the sweetest way possible—sewing!

🎟️ Spots fill fast — save yours today! 👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE

Mardi Gras Quilt Retreat flyer; text details event on Feb 16-19, 2026. Image shows people with colorful quilts. Hosted in Florala, AL.

🎭 It’s Mardi Gras! Open Sew Quilt Retreat

February 16–19, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama

Laissez les bon temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast, and we’re bringing the fun to Camellia Palms! Join us for colorful quilting, festive meals, and plenty of laughter. Bring your UFOs (unfinished objects!) and let’s finish them with flair. Hosted by Nita Hern—our Louisiana native who’s bringing beads, recipes, and celebration energy to the sewing room.

What’s Included:

🎉 Meals and shared rooms included
🎁 Swag & prizes
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew fun

Retreat Details:

Check-in: 2:00 PM, February 16
Check-out: 10:00 AM, February 19
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)

Why You’ll Love It:

Celebrate Mardi Gras, quilter-style!
Enjoy Nita’s Louisiana charm, stories, and recipes
Finish UFOs in a festive, inspiring atmosphere
Sew, laugh, and create lasting memories with your quilting crew

🎟️ SOLD OUT!!

🌸 Spring Fling: Open Sew Quilt Retreat

March 23–26, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama

Breathe in the fresh air and stitch among the flowers! Our Spring Fling retreat is all about new beginnings, colorful fabrics, and creative renewal. Whether you’re starting something new or finishing a project from winter, you’ll love this lakeside getaway filled with sewing, sunshine, and laughter.

What’s Included:

🌼 Meals and shared rooms
🎁 Swag & prizes
🧵 4 Days / 3 Nights of open sew time

Retreat Details:

Check-in: 2:00 PM, March 23
Check-out: 10:00 AM, March 26
Cost: $500 per person (until Dec 31, then prices go up!)

Why You’ll Love It:

Refresh your creativity with spring inspiration
Work on both new and unfinished projects
Enjoy peaceful lake views and blooming surroundings
Spend the weekend with quilters who just “get it”

🎟️ Spots are limited — reserve your place today!👉 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE!

Two smiling women at a quilt retreat. Pink floral design, text details event dates March 26-29, 2026, in Alabama.

🌷 Land Cruise: Open Sew Quilt Retreat

March 26–29, 2026 | Camellia Palms Retreat Center | Florala, Alabama

This “land cruise” retreat will feature cruise-themed activities, tropical menu, and a fun high energy experience while you sew the day away at our retreat center! Hosted by our "Cruise Ship Director," Nita Hern!